Silver Ridge, NJ Demographics

A map of Silver Ridge's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,176	1,061	91.9%	90.9%
Hispanic	43	56	3.4%	4.8%
Multiracial	34	13	2.7%	1.1%
Asian	26	13	2.0%	1.1%
Black	0	19	0.0%	1.6%
Native American/Other	0	5	0.0%	0.4%

Silver Ridge, New Jersey has an estimated population of 1,279, an increase from the 1,167 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.9% White, 3.4% Hispanic, 2.7% Multiracial, 2.0% Asian, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Silver Ridge, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Silver Ridge has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New Jersey overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Silver Ridge, that probability was 17.1% in 2020 and 15.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Silver Ridge is ranked the 530th most populous place in New Jersey, out of 700 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Silver Ridge was ranked the 534th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Silver Ridge's White Population

1,176 residents of Silver Ridge, or 91.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Silver Ridge is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Silver Ridge ranks 55th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Silver Ridge's White population has grown by an estimated 10.8%. White residents' share of Silver Ridge's population has increased from 90.9% to 91.9%.

Silver Ridge is more White than neighboring Holiday City South (73.5% White), South Toms River (38% White), Holiday City-Berkeley (86.3% White), and Pine Lake Park (67.8% White). Silver Ridge is less White than neighboring Holiday Heights (93.4% White).

Silver Ridge's Black Population

0 residents of Silver Ridge, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Silver Ridge is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Silver Ridge ranks 486th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Silver Ridge's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Silver Ridge's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.0%.

Silver Ridge is less Black than neighboring Holiday City South (3.7% Black), Holiday Heights (3.1% Black), South Toms River (10.9% Black), Holiday City-Berkeley (2.8% Black), and Pine Lake Park (6.1% Black).

Silver Ridge's Asian Population

26 residents of Silver Ridge, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Silver Ridge is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Silver Ridge ranks 541st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Silver Ridge's Asian population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Silver Ridge's population has increased from 1.1% to 2.0%.

Silver Ridge is more Asian than neighboring Holiday City South (1.9% Asian), Holiday Heights (0% Asian), and Holiday City-Berkeley (1.3% Asian). Silver Ridge is less Asian than neighboring Pine Lake Park (3.3% Asian).

Silver Ridge's Hispanic Population

43 residents of Silver Ridge, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Silver Ridge is significantly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Silver Ridge ranks 583rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Silver Ridge's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 23.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Silver Ridge's population has decreased from 4.8% to 3.4%.

Silver Ridge is less Hispanic than neighboring Holiday City South (11.1% Hispanic), Holiday Heights (3.5% Hispanic), South Toms River (42% Hispanic), Holiday City-Berkeley (7% Hispanic), and Pine Lake Park (19.2% Hispanic).

Silver Ridge's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Silver Ridge, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Silver Ridge is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Silver Ridge ranks 472nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Silver Ridge's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Silver Ridge's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Silver Ridge is less Native American/Other than neighboring Holiday City South (0.4% Native American/Other), Holiday City-Berkeley (1% Native American/Other), and Pine Lake Park (0.4% Native American/Other).

Silver Ridge's Multiracial Population

34 residents of Silver Ridge, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Silver Ridge is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Silver Ridge ranks 675th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Silver Ridge's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 161.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Silver Ridge's population has increased from 1.1% to 2.7%.

Silver Ridge is more Multiracial than neighboring Holiday Heights (0% Multiracial), and Holiday City-Berkeley (1.6% Multiracial). Silver Ridge is less Multiracial than neighboring Holiday City South (9.3% Multiracial), South Toms River (7% Multiracial), and Pine Lake Park (3.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.